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BJ53 SWU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,070 mi
Last recorded5,070 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 5,070 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 5,064 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 5,060 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 5,056 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 5,055 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 5,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 5,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 5,043 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 5,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 4,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 4,503 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 3,002 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,133 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BJ53 SWU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 SWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 SWU registered?

BJ53 SWU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is BJ53 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 SWU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ53 SWU have outstanding finance?

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